Parents are requested to caution their children to observe all regulations and obey the instructions of all pool employees. Any failure to comply with these rules shall be considered sufficient cause for any action deemed necessary by the Management, including the barring of violators from the use of the pool.

The pool will be in the charge of the Pool Manager and her/his staff, all of whom are under the direct supervision of the Personnel Committee and Board of Directors.

We wish for all the members to have an enjoyable and SAFE swimming season. We believe that by adhering to the following rules and regulations, this will be accomplished.

Child Swim Safety

• The 25/10 Rule: If your child cannot swim a 25 Meters (the length of the pool), then an adult must be within 10 feet of that child while they are in the water.
• Adults must be within an arms length of babies, toddler, and children who are unable to swim at all time while in the water.

Diving Board

The diving board is to be opened or closed upon a patron’s request. The following rules apply to diving board use:

• Confirm with the lifeguard on duty that the diving board is open prior to use.
• Children must pass a deep end swim test in order to use the diving board. Ask a lifeguard if you would like him or her to administer a swim test.
• Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time. Those waiting in line must wait on the pool deck and not climb the ladder until the prior diver has entered the water.
• No floatation devices are allowed on the diving board.
• Divers must wait until the previous diver is at the ladder at the side of the pool before diving or jumping into the water.
• No excessive bouncing permitted on the diving board.
• Dive straight off the end of the board, not to the side.
• Divers must swim to ladder immediately after surfacing.
• No one is allowed in the diving well during an active dive.
• Swimmers are allowed in diving well only when the diving board is closed. Confirm with lifeguard that board is closed prior to entering the deep end.
• No running dives from the pool deck.

Ball Usage

No patrons are allowed to throw objects from one side of the pool to the other and no patrons are allowed to throw hard objects in the pool. Beach balls, squishy balls, pool basketballs, squishy Frisbees, dive rings, dive sticks, and torpedoes are the only types of “balls” allowed.

Noodles/Floatation devices

No patrons are allowed to slap pool noodles on the surface of the water nor are they allowed to play tug of war with the noodles. Patrons are not allowed to put pool noodles in the pool drains or jets.

Floatation devices are ONLY permitted at the lifeguard’s discretion based on size, shape and lifeguard’s ability to see swimmers on and around it. Lifeguard’s discretion is related to how crowded the pool is at the time of request.

Rules and Regulations

• Children under ten must be accompanied by adult or sitter over the age of 16.
• Individuals accompanying a child are responsible for the child’s behavior in the bath house, pool, and on the grounds.
• All persons shall obey the instructions of the manager and lifeguards at all times.
• No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty.
• Admission to the pool shall be refused to any person having communicable skin diseases, sore or inflamed eyes, a cold, or nasal or ear discharge. Persons with excessive sunburn, open sores, or bandages of any kind will not be admitted.
• Before entering the pool, all persons shall take a shower. After using the toilet, all persons shall take a shower before returning to the pool.
• Running, rough play, and personal conduct endangering the safety of self and others in any portion of the facilities is prohibited.
• Swimmers must pass a deep end test to swim in the roped off area or diving well.
• Animals, glass containers, and chewing gum may not be brought into the pool enclosure.
• Food, drink, papers and smoking are permitted only in the grass areas adjacent to the pool deck.
• Food and drinks are not to be consumed on the pool deck, please use the picnic tables on the decks and in the grassy areas.
• All trash must be placed in appropriate trash containers.
• Spitting, spouting water, blowing the nose, etc. are not permitted in the pool.
• Patrons shall keep clear of the lifeguard stands and guard office at all times.
• No children under age 10 are allowed in the pool area unless accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 6 are not permitted in the wading pool. Children under the age of 6 are permitted in the wading pool when accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 13.
• Intoxicated persons and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• The management is responsible for the strict enforcement of the rules. Not following the rules may result in a warning, “time out,” or removal from the pool and facilities.
• The pool will be closed at the first sound of thunder or first sight of lightning for 30 minutes from the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning.
• The pool will close when the outdoor temperature is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Herndon Recreation, Inc. and its management assumes no responsibility for lost or missing items.
• Members are responsible for the actions of their guests. Any damages to the property or facilities will be the responsibility of the Member.
• Herndon Recreation Inc. or its management may close any part of the facility due to mechanical failures or health related incidents.
• Abusive language will NOT be tolerated.
• Guests must be accompanies by a member after redeeming a Guest Pass.
• A guest is defined as any non member over one year of age.
• No water guns permitted in the pool.
• No running permitted on the pool deck at any time.